Cult of saints

The Cult of Saints is a religious practice where believers honor and venerate certain saints—people recognized for their holy lives or miracles—by praying to them, celebrating feast days, and seeking their intercession. This devotion reflects the belief that saints can act as spiritual intercessors with God, offering guidance, protection, or blessings. While saints are not worshiped as gods, their veneration fosters a sense of connection to the divine and reinforces community identity within the faith tradition. The cult often includes rituals, pilgrimages, and the honoring of relics associated with the saints.